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Intel Virtual technology (VT) for dummies

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deeznuts

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Ok. I have a spare QX6700. I need a computer for my new business. Will be limited to office tasks. But I like to tinker around during work hours so am thinking of a VM on it for my tinker urges.

I'm thinking, QX6700 on an office machine is Waaaay overkill. I mean, the lowest end dual core or even single core can probably do what I want (quickbooks, word, excel etc.). but what about VT? Do I need it? Does it make the free VM software run faster?

I tried to search for it through google but every article is so technical my head is spinning.

again, I will be using VM (one of the free ones, I have no idea what a hypervisor is nor do I think I need it) but it isn't critical, nor does it need to be bleeding edge.

will a cheaper lower end dual core suffice?
 
If you are using Hypervisor such as Vmware ESX, Microsoft Hyper-v. Citrix Xen. VT will help you make your VM (Virtual machine) run faster. Infact few hypervisors like Hyper-v wont even install if VT is not enabled in BIOS. WHich VM software are you planning to use, I can provide effective answer if you let me know this.
 
Just the most basic free one. I think I used Sun's xVM Virtualbox. Nothing crazy on my end, just basic VM to tinker with while at work, while not messing up my regular OS.
 
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